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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2020-09-1406 minBusiness Scale InsightsGlen Benjamin: Creating Resilient OrganizationsBusiness Scale Insights continues our September, 2020 series on RESILIENCE with Glen Benjamin. Glen is an expert with over 40 years experience helping organzations, large and small, become more resilient, better and more optimal functioning.
Glen is a long-term South Florida resident who has worked in the Technology industry for nearly 40 years in a variety of Sales and Partner/Channel roles for organizations such as HP, Citrix, AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, CenturyLink and is currently a Client Executive for a South Florida-based IT Services Provider, LAN Infotech. Glen has a diverse background in Technology with specializations in Cybersecurity, Edge De...2020-09-1039 minBusiness Scale InsightsDr. Thomas Gordon: Creating Resilient Leaders Part 2Business Scale Insights has dedicated the month of September to covering the topic of RESILIENCE. If ever our community, stakeholders, leaders needed resilience, it is NOW. This podcast series is a MUST for anyone attempting to live and thrive in 2020. If there is any podcast series that is required listening during these troubled times, it is THIS series.
Joining us for another episode to discuss creating resilient leaders is Dr. Thomas Gordon. Tom is the Founder and Partner at TAGA Consulting. http://www.tagaconsulting.com/
Dr. Gordon provides strategic counsel to Fortune 500 enterprises and executives global...2020-09-0752 minBusiness Scale InsightsDr. Thomas Gordon: Creating Resilient Leaders Part 1Business Scale Insights podcast is launching a series focused on one concept: RESILIENCE. If ever our community, stakeholders, leaders needed resilience, it is NOW. This podcast series is a MUST for anyone attempting to live and thrive in 2020. If there is any podcast series that is required listening during these troubled times, it is THIS series.
There is no one better to launch a podcast series on resilience that leadership coach and consultant, Tom Gordon. Tom is the Founder and Partner at TAGA Consulting. http://www.tagaconsulting.com/
Tom Gordon provides strategic counsel to Fortune 500 enterp...2020-08-271h 00Business Scale InsightsKevin Cadette: Black Business Finance MattersBusiness Scale Insights is continuing its focus on Black Businesses in light of National Black Business Month in the US. Our focus on this episode on the critical need for business financing in the black community to support entrepreneurial ecosystems. BSI reached out to Black Angels Miami Executive Director Kevin Cadette to get his insights on the need and how to successfully navigate business financing from VCs and Angels for black entrepreneurs.
Kevin Cadette is a startup industry veteran and technology leader. A founder of multiple startups and former technology executive with multiple Fortune 50 companie...2020-08-1334 min
The Nice Guys on Business1094 Kimberly Weitkamp: The Audience Conversion MethodKimberly Weitkamp is the host of the Audience Converter Podcast and co-host of Chatting with Copywriters. As a marketing strategist, she noticed her clients made their marketing complicated and didn’t have a real plan for results. She developed the Audience Conversion Method to help entrepreneurs convert their audience from strangers to loyal fans. Kim works with her clients to attract, build and grow an engaged audience to create long-term customers through email marketing, conversion copywriting and storytelling. Connect with Kimberly Weitkamp: Website: http...2020-08-0435 minBusiness Scale InsightsJerome Hutchinson: Black Businesses MatterOn this episode we continue the series discussing in this series the impact of COVID-19 on black lives and businesses in light of the social and economic unrest in the U.S. right now. We invited Jerome Hutchinson, Founder of the International Career and Business Alliance, to discuss why he believes black businesses matter in the U.S.
ICABA® ,International Career and Business Alliance, Inc., is a career and business development company assisting accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs achieve their career, business and lifestyle aspirations through valuable connections, information and opportunities.
He is also he Managing Partn...2020-07-2745 minBusiness Scale InsightsCarla Harris: Black Lives Matter @ WorkIn this episode, we tackle the issue of ethic diversity in the workplace in light of racial tensions in the United States after the death of George Floyd and many others.
Business Scale Insights is dedicated to providing critical resources to businesses to help them serve their customers and communities better. In light of that, the podcast is committed to addressing this issue with a series on the topic. Much like this podcast has addressed the COVID-19 crisis with critical information to help businesses survive and thrive, we believe that diversity and inclusion in business and the wo...2020-07-1336 minBusiness Scale InsightsJane Doremus: Resources For Employees Downsized After COVID-19On this episdoe of Business Scale Insights, I interview Jane Doremus Vice President, Consulting Services with Right Management.
Jane is a wealth of information and really gives gems of wisdom for professionals downsized due to COVID-19. She identifies resources and strategies that professionals need to rebound from the downturn or change industries.
This is DEFINITELY an episode that you need to share with those who you know have been downsized or who you anticipate being downsized in the near future.
Jane draws on over 25 years of experience in staffing and career coaching to Righ...2020-06-2828 minBusiness Scale InsightsDan Pace: Small Business Finance Opportunities During COVID-19On this episode of Business Scale Insights, Dan Pace, COO of First Financial, shares his expertise with our audience on Financing Opportunities for Small Businesses During COVID-19. Dan has decades of experience in financing small businesses and expertise with SBA loan products.
Dan goes into detail about specific opportunities that small businesses now have under the CARES Act to have loan payments deferred for six months. And he also goes into detail about the various loan products offered by First Financial for small business owners.
First Financial provides flexible and creative financing for its customers and...2020-06-1436 minBusiness Scale InsightsDanielle St. Luce: What Small Business Owners Need to Know about Lenders During COVID-19On today's episode, I interview Danielle St. Luce. Danielle works for BBIF Florida, a statewide Community Development Financial Institution, as their Regional Director in the South Florida market. Her focus is on financing and educating underbanked clients throughout the Miami metro area.
Danielle will talk about what underserved small business owners need to know about accessing capital loans during the pandemic. Sadly, many small businesses are being left behind during the pandemic and need to understand how to best financially navigate the crisis.
Danielle spent her college years in Togo, West Africa where she completed he...2020-05-1932 minBusiness Scale InsightsLJ Wilson: Crisis Leadership Strategies for Small Businesses During COVID-19On today's episode of Business Scale Insights, crisis communications expert LJ Wilson share her knowledge, experience and insight on how small businesses can effectively lead during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LJ has worked for over 15 years as a communications director and manager for various corporations and non-profits. She is the Founder and Principal of LJW Social Media & PR Strategies. During this podcast, she provides educates small business owners on crisis leadership strategies for small business owners.
If you are a small business owner and you do not have a crisis communications plan or strategy, reach out to LJ...2020-05-0925 minBusiness Scale InsightsLJ Wilson: Crisis Communications for Small Businesses During COVID-19On today's episode of Business Scale Insights, crisis communications expert LJ Wilson share her knowledge, experience and insight on how small businesses can effectively communicate with employees, clients and the broader community during COVID-19. LJ has worked for over 15 years as a communications director and manager for various corporations and non-profits. She is the Founder and Principal of LJW Social Media & PR Strategies. During this podcast, she provides educates small business owners on exactly what crsisi communications entails and how to effectively execute a crisis communications plan.
If you are a small business owner and you do not...2020-04-3023 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Scale Insights (Trailer)---
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The Nice Guys on Business1021 Kimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan: Graced By GritKimberly Caccavo and Kate Nowlan are an incredible dynamic duo. Their superpower is inspiring women entrepreneurship. They are co-authors of the international bestseller, Graced by Grit: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Starting a Business with Power, Passion and Purpose. They each experienced gritty moments many times. Kate found herself pregnant in college, married at a young age, divorced by 30 and, now, a single mom. Kimberly was widowed at 30, survived a Venezuelan coup and an attempted kidnapping. They tell how they used this grit to build a multi-million dollar direct-to-consumer women's apparel b...2020-01-2138 minBusiness Scale InsightsDr. Khia Thomas: Helping young people and parents successfully apply to college and beyondWe conclude our Back to School series with an interview of Dr. Khia Thomas.
Dr. Khia Thomas (pronounced: ‘Kee-yah’) is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and the University of Michigan, where she earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
Thanks to her hard work, motivation, and persistence at Stanton College Preparatory School, in Jacksonville, Florida, she embarked on her college career with several academic scholarships under her belt. She graduated without having to pay a dime in college costs. She doubled down on a doctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan, which...2019-09-3028 minBusiness Scale InsightsTony Hall: Teaching Kids Confidence & Self-Esteem Through Martial ArtsWe are continuing our Back to School series with the owner of American Professional Martial Arts, Sensei Tony Hall.
Sensei Tony began his Martial Arts Training at 9 years old in Fort Lauderdale Florida. While training towards Black Belt in a Kenpo based blended style of Martial Arts, Tony loved to help teach classes and assist instructors in everyday activities.
At 13 Years old Tony received his 1st Degree Black Belt. After Graduating from High School tony Enlisted in the United States Marines. There he studied the Marine Corps Martial arts Program becoming a Brown Belt and ge...2019-09-2027 minBusiness Scale InsightsDana Cahn: Co-Parenting Tips for Back to School SeasonBusiness Scale Insights continues our focus on Back to School issues facing Parents and Children with Dana Cahn. Dana Cahn is the Founder and CEO of F.A.C.E.S., Family and Co-Parenting Enrichment Services. F.A.C.E.S is a resource center for families going through divorce, separation, paternity and post-dissolution issues so that the emotional well-being of children is enhanced.
Back to School can be a difficult transition period. However, navigating the communication and emotional issues with parents and children going through a divorce can become almost impossible without help. Dana...2019-09-0927 minBusiness Scale InsightsDr. Deborah Tillman: America's Supernanny Gives Back to School Tips for ParentsWe continued our focus on children's focused services and business in August by interviewing the incredible Dr. Deborah Tillman. Dr. Deborah is a familiar face to so many as she has appeared on Lifetime TV's Supernanny series. She is a force of nature and shares her riveting personal story of how she started her child care services and how they have expanded and now have an impact around the world. You really do NOT want to miss this episode.
Deborah L. Tillman is a Consultant, Speaker, Author, Founder of Happy Home Christian Leadership Academy for E...2019-09-0427 minBusiness Scale InsightsJohn Lipetz: Helping Children & Families Enjoy, Preserve and Understand NatureBusiness Scale Insights kicked off a series on children focused services and business this month in light of "Back to School" season. The first interview in the series was with John Lipetz, CEO and Founder of Fish and Explore in Falls Church, VA. https://www.fishandexplore.com/guides-tours/
Fish and Explore enables children and adults to learn and enjoy outdoor activities in a safe environment. Children in particular who previously do not express interest in nature and the environment often become enamored with FAE's work and become outdoor lovers for LIFE!
Fish and Explore is a e...2019-08-2627 minBusiness Scale InsightsNick Nelson & Michelle Talbert: The critical role of branding for your career and businessWe closed out this series on Branding with Nick Nelson, CEO of Brandprenuer, and Michelle Talbert, CEO of Her Power Moves. This episode is chock full of wisdom and insight on why branding is so critically important for small businesses and small business owners and what branding is ALL about. So, you definitely want to listen and share this episode with friends and colleagues.
Nick F. Nelson is an entertainment marketer, author, and motivational speaker. Nelson is an innovative force and has produced targeted marketing and communications strategies for some of television’s highest rated shows and more t...2019-08-1425 minBusiness Scale InsightsJohn Chapman: From Incarceration to Disrupting Vocational Trade Training in the U.S.Business Scale Insights continues its series on Branding with a focus on the development of a Brand Narrative or Story. To illustrate the power of a great brand narrative or story to propel a business, we invited John Chapman, CEO or Johnny Apple Seed Association (JASA), onto the program to share his compelling testimony.
John Chapman was sent to jail for selling Walt Disney World tickets on Craigslist in the state of Virginia. At the time, it was a crime. What followed after the incident is nothing less than shocking and quite frankly horrifying. You MUST listen to hi...2019-08-0525 minBusiness Scale InsightsStarr Dawkins: From Social Media Influencer to Trailblazing CEOBusiness Scale Insights continues the series on Brand Building by focusing on the rise of social media influencers and their impact on the success of brands and businesses. To help explain all things INFLUENCER, we invited Starr Dawkins, CEO of The Sweet Cookie Jar, on the program. Starr Dawkins began her career as an aspiring actress. She wanted to perform in LA and hoped that she would someday get her big break. She started sharing her story on You Tube, Instagram and Snapchat.
She started making a name for herself with Jamaican social media influencers and by talking...2019-07-3026 minBusiness Scale InsightsJosh Gerben: Building Your Brand By Protecting Your TrademarkWe are continuing our series on building your brand by focusing on the intellectual property aspects of branding. That means in this episode we are focused on ALL things Trademarks.
Many small business owners are unsure of or are downright confused about trademarks and their importance. Many do not understand how trademark relates to the value of a brand and your long term CHOICES to scale, expand, sell or develop additional revenue streams. Thus, if you desire to scale understanding why trademark protection is important and what benefits it provides you is CRITICAL.
To help lis...2019-07-2425 minBusiness Scale InsightsSuzzette Turnbull: Brand Building for Small Business Success Business Scale Insights is kicking off another series to help you scale your business. The focus of the series is BRANDING. We have invited 6 different guest speakers to share their wisdom and insight on branding building keys to business success. Our first branding building expert guest is Suzzette Turnbull, CEO of Uncommon Marketing.
Suzzette Turnbull is an Author, Speaker, and Founder/CEO of Uncommon Marketing. An accomplished business expert, she knows your brand is everything. Using media and brand management, marketing and social media, she expands your brand. Suzzette is also the author of The Ultimate Guide...2019-07-1525 minBusiness Scale InsightsTayana Carper: Unleashing the Power of Cold Pressed Juice in South Florida To close out the Business Scale Insights series on the restaurant/food and beverage business, we interview the CEO of Unleash Life Tayana Carper. Tayana and her partner Kelly lead an award winning cold pressed organic juice business in South Florida. They deliver juices daily to homes and businesses across South Florida and the BUZZ about the business and the RESULTS from individuals taking their juices is tremendous.
Their mission is to "improve your life by making it as easy as possible to obtain optimal health in an ecofriendly way." The company and founders believe in the "the po...2019-07-0926 min
The Nice Guys on Business939 Kimberly R. Kelley: Healing the Inner SelfKimberly R. Kelley is originally from Ohio but calls Hawaii home for more than a decade. She received her Medical Degree from Wright State University, Dayton Ohio. She received her MBA from the University of Knoxville, Knoxville TN. She specializes in anesthesia, acupuncture, acute and chronic pain management, and medical simulation. She is board certified in anesthesiology and board eligible in addiction medicine. She is co-director of the anesthesia simulation program at Tripler Army Medical Center; Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy Reserve and bestselling author of her new book, The Road To Mana. Kim believes in an integrative...2019-07-0927 minBusiness Scale InsightsJarael Holston: Sharing His Recipe for Business Success As A South Florida RestauranteurOn this episode of Business Scale Insights, we continue the series on keys to success in the restaurant business and focus locally in South Florida with restauranteur Jarael Holston. Mr. Holston owns Fat Boyz BBQ and Crazy Cajun Crabs in Broward County, Florida. The restaurants are family-owned, veteran-owned and locally owned and have a very strong brand following and strong brand loyalty locally.
Mr. Holston shares an incredibly inspirational story about why he started the business and eventually included his entire family. The business truly started from love and is a labor of love. What started out in fr...2019-06-2527 minBusiness Scale InsightsSammy Aldeeb & Jaime Torres: Bringing Urban Bricks Restaurants to the Masses Business Scale Insights continues the series on success in the restaurant business by interviewing leaders of the Urban Brick restaurant franchise, Sammy Aldeeb and Jaime Torres. Sammy Aldeeb is the CEO of Urban Bricks and Jaime Torres is an Area Developer with a focus on the state of Florida. Both have a passion for the company, the restaurant business and getting the word out about Urban Bricks.
Sammy Aldeeb's career in franchising started in 2005 when he opened up his first Marble Slab Creamery. The success from his location inspired him to open another franchise for Subway and even...2019-06-1326 minBusiness Scale InsightsMarco Scanu: Restaurant Business Financials- What You Need to Know We kick off our series on the restaurant business by interviewing Marco Scanu. Mr. Scanu works with clients in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. He has coached Fortune 1000 company executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals in four different countries and across ten different professions. Mr. Scanu also serves as a venture coach for the University of Miami's Launch Pad program and is a board member of the Entrepreneurship Advisory Board at The School of Hospitality Business - Michigan State University. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center at Florida International University.
2019-06-0226 minBusiness Scale InsightsJulia Aquino Pt. 2: Know Your Numbers to Grow Your Numbers In honor of National Small Business Week, BSI continued an interview Julia Aquino to discuss financial literacy for business owners. She continued to detail key financial concepts that business owners need to master in order to effectively scale and grow their businesses. Julia has over 20 years of experience in finance, strategy and operations. Her Bachelor's degree is in Finance and she has an MBA with a specialization in accounting. Julia understands how to simplify the complexity of finance so that business owners can utilize the power of financial information and reports to both manage and build a business.
If...2019-05-1625 minBusiness Scale InsightsJulia Aquino Pt 1.: Know Your Numbers to Grow Your NumbersIn honor of National Small Business Week, BSI interviewed Julia Aquino to discuss financial literacy for business owners. Julia has over 20 years of experience in finance, strategy and operations. Her Bachelor's degree is in Finance and she has an MBA with a specialization in accounting. Julia understands how to simplify the complexity of finance so that business owners can utilize the power of financial information and reports to both manage and build a business.
If you would like to reach Julia, you can connect with her via her business at www.allsystemsgrow.co. If you would like to as...2019-05-0327 minBusiness Scale InsightsLiane Sangollo: Attracting and Retaining Top TalentBusiness Scale Insights continues its series in the month of November on all things related to HR, staffing and work culture with our guest, Liane Sangollo. Liane is the CEO of HR Vision Consulting and has worked in a variety of areas and clients in HR. Most recently, Liane worked as the District Human Resources Director for Walmart in Canada that covered 28 stores and thousands of employees. Liane is also the author of the book- End Your Self-Sabotage: 8 Deadly Patterns Preventing You from Leading the Life You Want.
During the interview, she shared some of the biggest challenges for motivating...2018-11-2126 minBusiness Scale InsightsMichael Schunk: Employee Benefits That Retain Top Talent & Control CostsNovember is dedicated to exploring ALL things HR on the Business Scale Insights podcast and radio program. On this episode, we interview Michael J. Schunk, President and Director of Employee Benefits Advisors. Michael shares the critical role that employee benefits plays in both attracting and retaining top talent. He also shows employers economical ways that they can both provide benefits and control costs.
If you are a small business looking to scale, you do not want to miss this episode.
Feel free to reach out to Micheal at www.ebafl.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-11-0827 minBusiness Scale InsightsToula Amanna: Trailblazing Founder of FlashBack DinerBusiness Scale Insights concludes the month long series celebrating Women's Small Business Month with the founder of FlashBack Diner, Toula Amanna. Toula is a legend among South Florida business owners. She currently is the Founder and CEO of FlashBack Diner and has 3 diner locations currently operating in South Florida. She also is in the midst of developing a few other restaurant concepts as well. During the interview Toula discussed the primary importance of having a team. And to emphasize the point, the COO of FlashBack Diner, George Thiakos, joined the interview to share his insight on how to effectively scale...2018-10-3026 minBusiness Scale InsightsBrittany Rose: Developing the next generation of leaders with More Than CheerAs part of our continued celebration of National Women's Small Business month, BSI interviewed Brittany Rose, CEO of More Than Cheer. Brittany is an accomplished former professional cheerleader with the Baltimore Ravens. While still in college, Brittany started the More Than Cheer concept. She wanted to share the life lessons and leadership skills she learned from cheer with more young people. Today, More Than Cheer is a thriving business in northern Virginia and Brittany and her team hope to take More Than Cheer nationwide in 2019. To learn more about Brittany and More Than Cheer, please check out the website: www...2018-10-2327 minBusiness Scale InsightsGwyn Whittaker: Disrupting the restaurant business with GreenFareBSI continues our celebration of National Women's Small Business Month with an interview of Gwyn Whittaker, CEO of GreenFare. GreenFare is an educational restaurant helping diners better understand what they are eating and how plant-based diets can make people and the planet healthier. Gwyn is a serial entrepreneur with an engineering background. She brings her knowledge of innovation and technology to food service and the restaurant industry. For more information about Gwyn Whittaker and GreenFare please check out this episode and the website: www.greenfare.com.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-10-1526 minBusiness Scale InsightsMichelle Talbert: Empowering Women Owned BusinessesTo kick off National Women's Small Business Month, BSI interviewed Michelle Y. Talbert, Esq. Michelle is the founder of HerPowerMoves (HPM) headquartered in Broward County, Florida. HPM truly empowers female entrepreneurs to learn, network, share and grow together in a safe, healthy environment. On this episode, Michelle shares what she has observed as one of the primary reasons female led businesses fail to grow and scale. This episode is chock full of inspiration and wisdom. You do NOT want to miss this episode, particularly if you are a female entrepreneur. Please check it out and also check out the HPM...2018-10-0826 minBusiness Scale InsightsDale V.C. Holness & Paola Isaac Baraya Pt. 2: South Florida & International BusinessBroward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Paola Issac Baraya, International Trade Specialist for the Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development, continue their discussion of the critical role international business plays in the Florida economy. They highlight in this episode the many opportunities international markets for goods and services. They detail the benefits of attending the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) held at the Broward County Convention Center on October 17-18, 2018. Over 900 individuals are expected to attend and various international delegations and country representatives will be present. Details are here: www.broward.org/FITCE
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...2018-10-0426 minBusiness Scale InsightsDale V.C. Holness & Paola Isaac Baraya Pt. 1: South Florida & International BusinessBroward County Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness and Paola Issac Baraya, International Trade Specialist for the Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development, discuss the critical role international business plays in job creation and in the economy of Florida. They highlight in this episode the many opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners to expand their bottom lines by looking at international markets for their goods and services. They detail the various resources provided by Broward County. And in particular, they highlight the benefits of attending the Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) held at the Broward County...2018-09-2426 minBusiness Scale InsightsMichael D. Young: Belize is open for businessIn this BSI episode, I interview Michael D. Young, Executive Director of the Belize American Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Young kicks off the Business Scale Insights' International Focus for the month of September. BSI seeks to highlight how small businesses can scale via involvement in international business and trade and expand beyond the borders of a nation or region. Mr. Young shares his vision for developing business partnerships in the U.S. and his desire to work with real estate developers in Belize. If you are a small business or a real estate developer looking to expand in Latin America...2018-09-1826 minBusiness Scale InsightsRussell Thompson: SCORE helps startup businesses succeedIn the latest BSI episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Russell Thompson. Russell is the Chairman of the Broward County chapter of SCORE. He has an INCREDIBLY inspiring story of humble beginnings that he shares on the program. His story is one of overcoming great odds to be a leading entrepreneur and lawyer. This episode is worth listening to just for his story alone.
Russell also shares the tremendous FREE resources that SCORE provides startup entrepreneurs all over the United States. In particular, Broward County SCORE has several events in 2018 to assist business owners succeed. Check out the website...2018-09-1127 minBusiness Scale InsightsPSA:Playing Podcasts with Alexa on Amazon EchoHelpful hints to access your podcasts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-09-1103 minBusiness Scale InsightsMax Cortese: Taking the Hawaiian Poke' Bowl to the Masses.In this episode of BSI, Max Cortese- co-founder of The Poke' Company franchise- talks about taking the Hawaiian dish Poke' to the masses via his franchise based in Boca Raton, Florida. His restaurant specializes in providing a healthy, fast casual alternative to mainstream food franchises. The concept emphasizes customer service, speed and simplicity. Check out the episode and see why Poke' restaurant concepts are on the rise in the US and around the world.
For more information about The Poke Company, check out the website, www.eatthepokecompany.com.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-08-2826 minBusiness Scale InsightsJosh York: Disrupting the fitness business with GYMGUYZIn this BSI episode, I interview Josh York, CEO and Founder of GYMGUYZ. GYMGUYZ is a fitness franchise that has taken the franchise and fitness industry by storm over the past few years. This is in large part due to Josh York's amazing vision and leadership skills. During the interview, Josh shares some of the keys to his success and what differentiates GYMGUYZ from other franchises and fitness concepts. This is a great episode that is a MUST listen for ANYONE in fitness or who dreams of creating and/or owning a fitness empire. Tell us what you think and...2018-08-2126 minBusiness Scale InsightsWe need you! Support the Business Scale Insights PodcastBusiness Scale Insights listeners now have the wonderful opportunity to support the program on a monthly basis. You can contribute online. The purpose is to expand the BSI podcast reach & penetrate even more markets & expand programming. Thanks so much for your support.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-08-1403 minBusiness Scale InsightsJoanne Hollindrake: Building a Cleaning Business Empire Pt. 2We are continuing our interview of the CEO of Regal Maid Service franchise system, Joanne Hollindrake. In Part 2 of the interview, Mrs. Hollindrake shares her powerful story of moving from a single unit franchisee to becoming the owner of the entire Regal Maid Service franchise system. She stresses the need to develop a great team, great systems and support for franchisees in their journey to success. This episode is great for entrepreneurs and franchisees to listen and obtain keys to scaling their businesses and developing a long-term vision for expansion.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2018-08-1426 minBusiness Scale InsightsJoanne Hollindrake: Building a Cleaning Business Empire Pt 1On this epidsode, BSI has the honor of interviewing Joanne Hollindrake, CEO of the Regal Maid Service franchise system. In Part 1 of the interview, Mrs. Hollindrake shares her incredible story of coming to the U.S. from the U.K. without a great network and investing in the RMS franchise system as a single unit owner. She and her husband invested in the unit during the Great Recession. However, they soon became the top producers in the franchise system and ultimately bought the entire franchise system. The Hollindrakes have a powerful story about realizing the American Dream of financial freedom...2018-08-0726 minBusiness Scale InsightsJohn Mahoney: Social Media for Business Market ImpactBSI continues the interview series in July, 2018 with experts on how to scale market impact using various techniques and strategies. In this episode, CEO of SocialMedia305- John Mahoney- details strategies to develop business relationships using social media. He also explains a concept he created "Social Relations" and how he has successfully merged Social Media and PR to get the attention of business leaders and traditional media coverage.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-07-3127 minBusiness Scale InsightsBob Anstett: Libraries As Co-Working & Market Data TreasuresIn this episode, I chat with Robert Anstett. Robert is the Coordinator of Digital Initiatives at the Broward County Public Library System in Florida. The Broward Library System is a national pioneer in "flipping" the library and creating dynamic FREE space for work, meetings, creativity, engineering, financing and innovation breakthroughs. Robert leads Creation Station Business and is helping to lead a quiet revolution in the use of libraries to advance entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems. We discuss how Creation Station Business, Maker Spaces and Database Access in Libraries advances local businesses and communities. I argue that the Creation Station Business model...2018-07-2526 minBusiness Scale InsightsTy Young: Business Must Tap Media to Get Market ImpactKimberly Bonner interviews Ty Young of Ty Young Media Group. Ms. Young worked in radio, music and movies in some capacity for most of her career. She shares her observations about how technology has impacted entertainment business models and what that means for businesses. Ms. Young shares with the listening audience what major media (TV) technological disruptions mean for the savvy entrepreneur and how to take advantage of these enormous opportunities. During the interview we discuss: 1- How businesses can become media companies? 2- What is IPTV and OTT? 3-Why is it critical for businesses to dominate these new media...2018-07-1926 minBusiness Scale InsightsKey Business Stages: Launch, Build, Run & RenewIn this episode, I go into a deeper dive related to the specific business stages within a business life cycle. These business stages were highlighted in a WEF Report in 2014 that also focused on the hallmarks of high impact entrepreneurs and high impact business enterprises. The 2014 WEF report stated that high impact businesses are acutely aware of where they are in the life cycle of their business. When I work with businesses seeking to scale-up, a key diagnostic tool I use is determining whether or not the leaders even know where they are in the life cycle of the business...2018-07-1026 minBusiness Scale InsightsThe Importance of Business Life Cycle for ScaleIn this episode, we continue the discussion of High Impact Entrepreneurship and Business Scale. A critical element of getting to scale successfully is understanding the importance of business life cycles and business stages. Founders that appreciate the needs of a business at different stages tend to scale well.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-06-2726 minBusiness Scale InsightsWhy Business Scale Is ImportantIn this episode, we continue high impact entrepreneurship and why high impact business leaders intentionally scale their business and pay attention to the life cycle that their business is in. If you have questions or comments about this episode, please feel free to join and post to the online community- Business Scale Insights Network or www.businessscaleinsightsnetwork.com.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-06-1926 minBusiness Scale InsightsHigh Impact EntrepreneurshipThis is the second FM/AM radio episode of Business Scale Insights. In this episode, I spend time clarifying terms like scale, scale up and what exactly is a high impact entrepreneur. This program is focused on helping develop the scale-up ecosystem in the U.S.
If you have questions about this episode or other episodes of Business Scale Insights, feel free to submit them to the online community www.businessscaleinsightsnetwork.com and I can respond to them online or on the radio/podcast show.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-06-1326 minBusiness Scale InsightsThe Difference Between Business Growth and Business ScaleThis is the FIRST episode of the Business Scale Insights FM/AM radio show. This show is has been expanded from a weekly podcast to a radio show and eventually to a radio program that will be syndicated in various markets across the United States.
In this episode, I introduce the concept of business growth v. business scale. I also invite listeners to connect with me via the Business Scale Insights Network online community at www.businessscaleinsightsnetwork.com
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-05-2904 minBusiness Scale InsightsLEAD Pt 3: Love Leads BestIn this episode I discuss Harvard research that supports the idea that compassionate leaders are the best leaders. Do you agree? Please share your thoughts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-05-2226 minBusiness Scale InsightsLEAD Pt 2: What happened to leadership?In this episode, I discuss the global leadership crisis. I believe rampant, deeply flawed leadership theories, tech & cultural changes led to the present crisis. Let’s talk about it.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-05-0827 minBusiness Scale InsightsIs there a global leadership crisis?Today we launch into a discussion of a global survey on leadership. The study results are shocking & provocative. Check out the episode & let me know your thoughts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-05-0113 minBusiness Scale InsightsJeff Bezos Interview: Business Finance & LeadershipToday’s Friday Focus is on an interview with Jeff Bezos at the Bush Presidential Center on April 20, 2018. The interview is full of gems about finance, leadership & business guiding principle that keep Amazon a pioneering business. Check it out & let me know your thoughts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-04-2722 minBusiness Scale InsightsNew Series: Leadership in Life & BusinessToday I kick off a new podcast series on leadership in life & business. Based upon my observations & chats with so many in the past year, there appears to be a leadership crisis in the US. Do you agree? Let’s talk about it & grow together. #leadership #business
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-04-2408 minBusiness Scale InsightsLove & 💰: Money ManagementToday is the last installment of the Love & Money Series. Just in time for tax filing. 😊I discuss your approach to money management in your business, what we can all learn from Jeff Bezos & money management tools.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-04-1041 minBusiness Scale Insights❤️ & 💵: Relationship w/ Things-TimeIn this episode, I discuss your relationship with time as a business leader v. A business manager. Please feel free to share your thoughts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-04-0326 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus: Fmr HBS Dean Kim Clark on Ethics & LeadershipFmr Harvard Business School Dean Kim Clark discusses Leadership & Ethics. He highlights that leadership is ALWAYS a moral act. Do you agree? Let’s talk about it. Call in to the Anchor station & share your thoughts.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-3020 minBusiness Scale InsightsLove & 💴: Relationships w/others -LeadershipI discuss the need for great leadership skills to lead others & have a great business. However it appears there is a tremendous leadership crisis in the US. I discuss the 5 Core Leadership Competencies as shared by HBR. Ethics is #1. What do you think?
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-2719 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus: Facebook/ Cambridge Analytica InterviewToday’s Friday Focus is a case study on the application of LQ or the Love Ethic to the present Facebook controversy involving Cambridge Analytica. The interview is with a whistleblower & his thoughts and disclosures are troubling. It’s time leaders had a discussion of Ethics &!Leadership in the US before it’s too late. #facebook #cambridge Analytica #leadership #business
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-2319 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Series- Love & Money: Relationships w/ Others LQIn this episode I discuss the difference between IQ, EQ & LQ. I also introduce a fairly new concept to 21st century leadership & business- the Love Ethic.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-2036 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus: EQ Pioneer Dan Goleman Interview w/ HBRToday’s Friday Focus highlights a great Harvard Business Review Interview with Daniel Goleman about emotional & social intelligence.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-1613 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Series: Love & Money-Relationships w/ Others EQBusiness Series: Love & Money-Relationships w/Others
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-03-1321 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Series Pt 3: Love & 💵We are continuing our discussion of love & money. Today we conclude an analysis of our relationship with our SELVES & how that impacts our relationship with money.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-02-2016 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Series Pt 2: Love & 💵In this episode we continue our discussion of love & money. We focus our attention on beliefs we have & the need to question the origin of our belief systems. In a rapidly changing world, we must practice questioning our beliefs to increase the likelihood of long term growth & viability. Question everything.... including this podcast. 🙋🏾♀️ Trust me... I do. 🤷🏽♀️
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-02-1326 minBusiness Scale InsightsPhilip McKernan InterviewIn today’s Friday Focus I share a segment of an interview with Philip McKernan discussing your relationship with money. Have you thought about your feelings toward money? If not, this episode is for you.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-02-0912 minBusiness Scale InsightsNew Business Series: Love & 💰In this episode we kick off the new business series- Love & Money. Today we discuss the mindsets & beliefs that we have toward Money. Doing the inner work is critical to identifying self- sabotaging beliefs that will cripple your business.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-02-0629 minBusiness Scale InsightsLovemarks ❤️ CEO Kevin RobertsIn this Friday Focus, I share a talk given by CEO Kevin Roberts on the book Lovemarks & the role of LOVE in Business. Do you agree with Mr. Roberts? Let’s start a conversation about this important topic. ❤️
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-02-0214 minBusiness Scale InsightsA New Day for BusinessIn this episode I re-introduce myself & the podcast sponsor to new listeners. Many may not know my professional background or the background of New Day Consulting Systems. New Day is committed to helping build the next generation of great businesses that change the world for the better. Love is part of New Day’s DNA & approach. The Business Scale Insights podcast is an extension of that philosophy.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-01-3010 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Icon Jack MaOn today’s Friday Focus, I share an interview of Jack Ma at the World Economic Forum. The clip deals with Women & Love in Business. It’s one of the most powerful talks I’ve ever seen on the topic. Please share your thought. What do you think? Please reach out to me on Anchor or Twitter. We all need to have this crucial conversation.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-01-2612 minBusiness Scale InsightsShe’s back: New Shows & MoreI’m back from my hiatus. Thanks for your patience. But what can I say 2017 was a crazy year. 🤷🏽♀️ Excited to share new updates for the podcast & 2018 plans.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2018-01-2310 minBusiness Scale InsightsTYs, Hiatus & 2018 PlansThanks so much to all of my listeners & fellow podcasters. I sooo appreciate you!!!❤️❤️❤️I hope you have a great holiday season. This podcast will be on hiatus until January, 2018. Please feel free to connect with me via Twitter @bizscalepro or call into the station and make suggestions for 2018 programming. I love you all.😘
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-2108 minBusiness Scale InsightsNew Series: Legacy-Pt 3This is the final installment in the Legacy series. I discuss the need for clarity in order to leave a great & lasting legacy.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-2012 minBusiness Scale InsightsNew Series: Legacy Pt 2Continuing the legacy series. Are you self- oriented or other- oriented? To leave the greatest impact, self-absorption must go.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-1311 minBusiness Scale InsightsNew Series: LegacyToday, I unpack some observations on leaving a legacy.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-0908 minBusiness Scale InsightsBrian Fanzo InterviewFor today's Friday Focus, I had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Fanzo.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-0326 minBusiness Scale InsightsFinal Business StageToday we discuss the sad, final stage of business: Death Rattle.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-11-0206 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus: New ⚓️Update & 🎤On this Friday Focus, I discuss the new update to the Anchor app & new podcasters that I think everyone should check out.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-2705 minBusiness Scale InsightsStuck In A Business Rut?🤷🏽♀️We are concluding our discussion of the 6th stage of a an organization's development: The Big Rut
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-2605 minBusiness Scale InsightsLes McKeown InterviewFor this Friday Focus I have the honor of interviewing Les McKeown, author of Predictable Success. The interview is full of gems & insights about the application of Predictable Success.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-2021 minBusiness Scale Insights6th Business StageToday we discuss the 6 stage of business as it declines: The Big Rut.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-1705 minBusiness Scale InsightsThe Business Treadmill ?!?!🤷🏽♀️Today I discuss the Treadmill stage of business & how to get off the Treadmill.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-1212 minBusiness Scale Insights5th Business StageToday I share the 5th stage of business: Treadmill.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-0907 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus:⚓️Business ShowsThis Friday Focus I highlight other podcasters on the Anchor app with a business focus! Enjoy!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-0601 minBusiness Scale InsightsBusiness Culture Change?!?!🤷🏽♀️Today we talking about changing the culture of your business to maintain Predictable Success.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-0514 minBusiness Scale InsightsPredictable SuccessToday we dive deeper into the 4th stage of business growth & development-Predictable Success.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-0412 minBusiness Scale InsightsThe 4th Business StageWe continue to discuss the book Predictable Success. This week we focus on the 4th stage of business development- Predictable Success.🎊🎈🎉
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-10-0206 minBusiness Scale InsightsFriday Focus: My Dad ❤️For the Friday Focus I'm honoring my Dad, Amos S. Bonner. His life is a lesson of overcoming tremendous adversity. I share it to encourage someone. If Daddy could overcome, so can you!!!❤️
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-09-2922 minBusiness Scale Insights3d Business Stage-WhitewaterWe continue our discussion of the book Predictable Success. Today we focus on the 3d stage of business-Whitewater.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-09-2812 minBusiness Scale InsightsRecap Predictable SuccessToday we recap the initial two stages of business growth: Early Struggle & Fun. Then we begin to discuss the third stage of business growth: Whitewater
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-09-2713 minBusiness Scale InsightsI'm Back-Hiatus ExplainedI'm back from a hiatus to discuss the Business Scale Insights podcast.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessscaleinsights/support2017-09-2504 min